Associate, Paid Search

Assembly Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Insurance coverage for family

Group accident & life cover

Cross-team lunch

Recognition program

Job summary

Stagwell Media in Bengaluru is seeking a Paid Search Analyst to run large SEM campaigns for global clients on Google and Bing. You will plan, optimize, and analyze performance against client objectives, with potential to lead a team based on performance.

Candidates should have 3+ years in paid search, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English to collaborate with US/UK teams. The role offers exposure to major brands and cross-functional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paid search experience.
• Experience building and optimizing campaigns to client goals.
• Proficient in writing and testing ad copy.
• Experience with Google AdWords Editor and budget projection.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid marketing campaigns based on the strategic direction from US/UK teams.
• Ensure campaign setup aligns with tactical plan and provide recommendations.
• Optimize campaigns to hit KPIs across Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.

Skills

PPC campaign management

Data analysis

English communication

Budget planning

Tools

Google Ads

Microsoft Advertising

Google Ads Editor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G.

About Us

Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance built to unlock ambition on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G.

Overview

The Paid Search Analyst would be responsible for running large online SEM advertising campaigns for global clients on Google and Bing Ad platforms. The individual will be responsible for planning, optimizing , and analyzing campaign performance based on client objectives . He/she may eventually also manage a team based on his/her capabilities and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage paid marketing campaigns based on the agreed-upon strategic direction provided by the US /UK team members.
• Ensure campaign setup and delivery is aligned with the tactical plan and offer strategic and tactical recommendations to help shape future planning.
• Optimize media campaigns towards the target KPIs within various advertising platforms, including but not limited to:
• Google Ad Words
• Microsoft Advertising

Required Skills

• At least 3 years of e xperience and ability to build Paid Search /PPC campaign strategies based on client goals and objectives .
• Expertise in building and optimizing campaigns, keyword lists, extensions etc.
• Proficient in writing and testing ad copy.
• Experience with Google AdWords Editor.
• Ability to develop budget projections and pace campaigns based on monthly budgets.
• Experience with bidding tools and strategies.
• Excellent English language skills (both written and verbal) as the role involves working and communicating with teams in the US.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills. Must be able to understand and analyze marketing campaigns data.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, filtering, pivot tables, a nd trending charts development. Reporting will be an essential element of the day-to-day job.
• Knowledge of online business marketing principals (Impressions, clicks, conversions, ROI, Cost per Acquisition) .

Benefits

• Annual Leave in number of 15 allotted to all employees beginning of every calendar year.
• Sick Leave in number of 12 is allotted effective DOJ and beginning of ever calendar year.
• Other Leaves-Maternity Leave & Paternity Leaves, Birthday Leave Entitlement
• Dedicated L&D Budget for all Teams to upskill & get certified
• All employees are entitled for Group Personal Accident Cover & Life Cover Insurance.
• Insurance coverage for the entire family (Employee + up to 7 dependents - Self, Spouse, up to 4 children, and Parents)
• Monthly Cross Team Lunch
• Rewards and Recognition program-Employee of the month, Star Performer, Tenure Celebration & many more

Equal Opportunities

We are an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

We have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviors.